The first building blocks for HOME Issue#50 August 2009 Wednesday 24 June: HOME in Queanbeyan celebrated its Turning governor-general unveils “genesis” of the Sod(s) Ceremony.

The event marked the commencement of construction of 20 self-contained apartments, and a communal dining and lounge area, which will provide critically needed permanent accommodation for 20 people with chronic mental illness who cannot live independently, or are homeless.

Over 250 people turned out on the cold, wet day to watch this momentous occasion with not one, but eight sods turned, emphasizing the wide range of support for the initiative. The eight HOME representatives turning the Sod(s) and addressing ‘homelessness’ not houselessness. sod turners were Federal Minister for Housing, Tanya Plibersek, Local MP, Steve Whan, HOME physical needs but not their emotional needs. commitment of this local community and the Patron, Sir William Dean, Catriona Fitzpatrick Unfortunately, we just end-up recycling the board of HOME to support the most desperately representing people with mental illness, Federal problem. HOME seeks to change this by creating vulnerable is overwhelming. We are delighted MP, Mike Kelly, Queanbeyan Mayor, Tim Overall, a safe, supportive home where vulnerable to be involved and help provide the bricks and Local MP, Steve Whan, Mr Ian Reid from the Tyne people can live for as long as they want with the mortar for this much needed initiative.” Reid Foundation and Mr Terry Snow from the dignity and love they deserve.” Snow Foundation. Construction will commence shortly and is In April 2008, The Snow Foundation announced expected to take 10 months. Operations will Father Peter Day, founder of the HOME and board its $400,000 funding for HOME, which will be begin in the middle of next year taking in all 20 member was delighted with the community the single largest contribution to any charity residents slowly over the subsequent six months. support. He said “Most of what we do today in organisation since it began in 1990. welfare and charity addresses ‘houselessness’, For more information on how you can help HOME The Snow Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, but not ‘homelessness’ – we meet people’s visit www.homeinqueanbeyan.org. Georgina Byron said, “The passion, drive and The unveiling of “Genesis”. Left: The Governor-General and Airport Chairman, Terry Snow. Right: Sculptor Ante Dabro with The Governor-General. education and patient support programs within the ACT region. Tuesday 2 June: More than 100 that we can see changes almost daily and I am piece hoping it will “instantly stop you in your Every cup always amazed at the feverish activity which tracks, remove the mundane and inspire staff guests braved the cold weather to seems to be constant,” she said. rushing from one meeting to another, from one “It’s a very small ask to take a bit of time out counts in the witness Her Excellency Ms Quentin impossible deadline to another.” He also went of your busy work day and have a cup of coffee “Genesis” now takes pride of place in front of 25 with your colleagues whilst making a donation to Bryce AC and Canberra Airport onto say “Most people work long hours, in hard Brindabella Cct at Brindabella Business Park, and jobs, in often trying circumstances it seemed to fight against this worthy cause.” Canberra Airport, Managing Chairman, Terry Snow unveil is Dabro’s fourth sculpture to be commissioned Director, Stephen Byron said. us that we needed to develop a place where “Genesis”, Sculptor Ante Dabro’s by the airport. The sculpture is described by people could – where possible - breathe out, cancer Dabro as a “Symphony of forms and echoes relax and remember that there is more to life Whilst enjoying a cuppa and morning tea, the latest figurative piece. the beginning of time, sensing the site called than the next spreadsheet, or the power point staff heard an inspiring talk by Cancer Council Thursday 21 May: Canberra The Governor-General commended the Airport for a composition of two, I wanted to create presentation.” Airport held the official launch Committee Member Ms Sue Hart, on her for promoting and commissioning public art “a something where the harmony of shapes creates personal cancer journey, and the importance of reason to step back, take a break from the rush unity,” Dabro said. Dabro’s works can also be seen beyond the of Australia’s Biggest Morning The Cancer Council ACT to the wider community. and scurry of daily work, and to muse on life, Brindabella Business Park on Anzac Parade, the Tea for The Cancer Council for the beauty and the human form,” she said. Airport Managing Director, Stephen Byron Australian Naval Memorial, and in Paris, the La third year in a row. Someone in Australia is diagnosed with cancer also expressed his appreciation for the new Perouse Memorial. every five minutes, with one in three people Also praising the internationally renowned and likely to be diagnosed within their lifetime. To Staff at Brindabella Business Park participated in A cuppa and cake for a good cause. Pictured: Canberra based sculptor, The Governor-General find out more about upcoming events or how the fundraiser with every dollar raised doubled Sue Hart from The Cancer Council with Airport said that “Ante’s work will provide solace and Inside this issue you can get involved visit www.actcancer.org. by Canberra Airport totalling more than $1200. Managing Director Stephen Byron. a source of reflection for the people who work All money raised goes towards research, here.” Page 2 Page 3 The Governor-General also applauded the Airport No Excessive Aircraft Noise The hub celebrates Canberra Airport Pty Ltd | ACN 080 361 548 owner’s for their commitment to advanced = No Curfew 50 editions Level 1, 2 Brindabella Circuit, Brindabella Business Park ACT 2609 environmental design and the principle of Telephone: 02 6275 2222 | Facsimile: 02 6275 2244 | Email: [email protected] engaging Canberra contractors. “The Business Park has risen so rapidly, and so continually, Content & layout: Melissa Evans | Photos: Ginette Snow and Paul Sadler

Canberra Airport www.canberraairport.com.au Canberra Airport www.canberraairport.com.au is no excessive aircraft noise as a result of Canberra Airport operations. No excessive T h e H u b Recordings of individual aircraft types showed A ’H e rn F tin e s s The Hub turns 50! E x p a n d ni g A’Hern Fitness has expanded its that the average maximum noise level for any premises at Canberra International aircraft noise= Airport. The new gym ‘AeroFit’ is A rip o rt E x p ol re s E x p a n d e d F a c to ry double the size and is a direct result aircraft type was 66.6 dBA for a non-jet aircraft of growing membership numbers and O u tel tC o n c e p t the introduction of an exciting new fi tness program. Canberra International Airport is exploring through further public consultation C e el b ra tni g its planned warehouse for factory seconds and out of season goods. operating off the Airport’s cross runway. The The Managing Director of A’Hern Fitness, Nick A’Hern, C a n b e r a ’s T h e A formal notice inviting public comment was made H u b said the expansion was needed to develop a group public on Wednesday, 26 October. fi tness studio that would cater for world-renowned Les E n g ni e e rni g Mills fi tness to music workshops. explore the possibility of an expanded centre with the no curfew The Airport announced on 2 August that it had received loudest reading for a jet aircraft using the main public now rather than later.” approval from the National Capital Authority to build the Operating in 55 countries, the Les Mills fi tness classes E x c e el n c e base for a factory outlet centre on Airport land fronting have more than 4 million members worldwide and is a The Airport would be guided by the public’s response to Majura Road. It also revealed that it was calling for Question: What does a program growing phenomenon in the health industry. fi tness classes to our members,” A’Hern said. “Body the proposal, Byron said. “We know from independent Pump is a high energy workout using light adjustable expressions of interests from operators. studies that consumers are enthusiastic about factory that traces space debris; a ship’s A irp o rt L e a d s runway was just 61.6 dBA at Hackett. I s s u e # 3 0 A’Hern Fitness will bring two of the seven Les Mills weights and dumbbells. This class is designed for fat “In view of the focused nature of the classes, we have warehouse shopping,” he said. “We also know that it communication system and a Airport Managing Director, Stephen Byron, said the Monday 20 July: Canberra Airport classes to the redesigned Airport fi tness centre - Body burning and rapid weight loss and toning. Body Balance employed 8 fully trained specialists to undertake the had the capacity to generate around 600 new jobs and world-class business park have in D e c e m b e r decision to undertake further public consultation came t h e W o r ld in 2 0 0 5 Pump and Body Balance. is less high energy focused combining yoga, pilates and new courses. We propose running 11 classes a week to give the local economy a signifi cant boost. What we common? tai chi to deliver relaxation and improve posture.” cater for the increased interest in group fi tness classes,” about because prospective operators and tenants had now want to know is what the public thinks about the indicated strong interest in the proposed centre. “We are very excited to introduce two Les Mills group A’Hern said. idea.” S u s t a in a b ilt y A’Hern and partner Jenny have participated in several Les Answer: They were all winners Mills classes and were impressed with the results. As a result of the expanded premises, AeroFit can now “In view of positive feedback from centre operators and The draft proposal now available for public comment at the 2005 Canberra Engineering has welcomed the publication of the fact that many new retail businesses have indicated discusses a centre allowing staging up to 20,000 square S a y s C h ie f “The Airservices data confirms that the few cater for 40 people at a time. Excellence Awards. B rni d a b e al T ra ni s P oli ts o ft h e F u tu re that they want to come to Canberra, we have decided to metres of leasable retail space. If approved, this would Brindabella Airlines has launched an innovative new program to attract, train account for approximately 1.7% of Canberra’s retail Announcing the winners at the National Convention M in is te r and retain new pilots. space by 2008. The impact on existing centres has been Centre, Air Vice-Marshal Julie Hammer, congratulated aircraft events above 65 decibels at Hackett independently assessed as having no signifi cant adverse entrants on the high quality of their submissions, 8 Brindabella Circuit was part of Airservices Australia’s Noise and Working in conjunction with ACT colleges and industry, economic impact upon existing retailers. which she said showcased the extraordinary depth and a commercial precinct that was a the Pilot Cadetship program aims to provide a training breadth of local engineering expertise. model for the world to follow, ACT pathway that leads to a career in commercial fl ying. The proposed centre would be landscaped and Chief Minister Jon Stanhope said relate to small general aviation aircraft using include facilities for public transport – taxis, Canberra 8 Brindabella Circuit took out one of the awards for Launched on September 23 by ACT Chief Minister, and Queanbeyan buses and tourist coaches - and engineering excellence. Situated in the Brindabella when formally opening the building Jon Stanhope, and Brindabella’s Managing Director, parking spaces for up to 1,500 cars. The Airport has Business Park, this is one of many prestigious awards on Tuesday 8 November. Flight Path Monitoring System Lara Corry-Boyd, the Pilot Cadetship program plans to commissioned an independent assessment of likely the building has received. the cross runway and not larger jet or turboprop persuade ACT colleges to offer units in fl ying theory in traffi c fl ows in and around the proposed centre. The He told a gathering of business leaders and Brindabella years 11 and 12. independent traffi c study had concluded that any impact It was the fi rst commercial offi ce building in Australia Business Park tenants that the building was a on traffi c fl ows would be minimal. The Airport has also to receive a 5 Star Rating. 8 Brindabella Circuit also manifestation of a philosophy by which the Airport’s Corry-Boyd says two general aviation businesses – one consulted with ACT Roads and the ACT Planning and won a United Nations Association Environment Award management lived and operated. (NFPMS) report for the first quarter in western NSW and the other in South Australia – had Land Authority (ACTPLA) on the impact on roads. in June for commitment to ecologically sustainable aircraft,” Managing Director Stephen Byron said. expressed support for the program. design. “This building does not sit in isolation. It is part of “This is a style of shopping entirely new to Canberra,” a commercial precinct that leads the world in terms Corry-Boyd said a shortage of skilled pilots was limiting Byron said. “Shoppers can expect value for money with Airport Executive Director, Tom Snow, said the award of sustainability. This is truly an example not only of ‘Showing leadership’ Tom Snow, Terry Snow and Photo: Paul Sadler Brindabella’s growth. leading fashion labels up to 70% off.” recognised the skills and experience of the many Canberra showing the way, but of Canberra’s private ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope Canberra based fi rms involved in the design and sector showing the way,” Stanhope said. of 2009. “We hope to get local students inspired about a career in “Factory outlet operators such as Birkenhead Point and construction of 8 Brindabella Circuit. space and accommodation for three retail outlets. Tenants aviation. This program will qualify students for a career DFO in Sydney now advertise on Canberra television 8 Brindabella Circuit has won a string of national and include Deloitte, the Australian Research Council (ARC) and “This activity on the cross runway only occurs as a commercial pilot and we would hope it would also stations. We want to keep those shoppers and that lost ACT Deputy Chief Minister, Mr. Ted Quinlan, also international awards, including Keep Australia Beautiful SMS Management and Technology. retain talented young pilots here,” she said. income in the Canberra and Queanbeyan region.” Byron congratulated the winners: “these awards are Sustainable Building Award, ACT No Waste Awards and a said. important to the ACT because they highlight the United Nations commendation. “The way a commercial building is designed can make Rising costs were discouraging the entry of new airlines 1 0 0 oJ b s ni 1 0 0 D a y s importance of engineering to the local economy.” a huge difference to the cost of its operation and the during the day, with night time aircraft using and this in turn was making it harder for people aspiring ‘100 Jobs in 100 Days’ Canberra International Airport’s community initiative to between 1931-45 in Australia.” The Chief Minister applauded the commitment to performance and comfort of its occupants,” Stanhope The new report also included new data from the to a career in aviation fi nd meaningful jobs for the region’s long term unemployed has again proven environmental sustainability demonstrated by Terry and said. “Buildings such as this deliver signifi cant operational to be “a resounding success” says Airport Executive Chairman, Terry Snow. Tom Snow describing them as two “highly evolved” savings in energy, greenhouse emissions and water. Staff Corry-Boyd says a Pilot Cadetship program will deliver: visionaries who were passionate about their city. productivity can be boosted by almost 5% through better • A constant stream of qualifi ed and well-trained pilots “This is a fantastic result,” he said. “ So far, we have indoor quality and thermal comfort,” he said. the main runway, directing aircraft well clear of been able to place an extraordinary range of talented temporary noise monitor installed at Hackett. and “I am also pleased and proud that this building is a people in well paid jobs. Clearly, we are going to beat its efforts to fi nd work for the regions long term totally local achievement – locally owned, locally built, Airport Executive Director, Tom Snow, said 8 Brindabella • Stability and security to Australia’s aviation sector. Students from Lake Tuggeranong College, left to right: John See (Principal), Luke Woodley, Kristian last years record of 243 placements in 100 days.” unemployed. locally managed and locally designed. Congratulations Circuit clearly demonstrates that environmentally Canberra International Airport Pty Ltd | ACN 080 361 548 | 2 Brindabella Circuit, Brindabella BusinessBuljat, Park ACTScott 2609 Stokes, Gucci Chen, Gary Lawson, Aleric D’Mello, Mark Baggott, Michael Hayden, Helen to Daryl Jackson and Alastair Swayn, and builders sustainable development is not only cost effective but also Telephone: 02 6275 2222 | Facsimile: 02 6275 2244 | Editor: Ken Begg | Reporter: Sam Begg | Layout: Laura Johnson North Canberra.” At the 70 day mark, the Airport’s not for profi t job The Federal Minister for Employment and Workplace Construction Control, for the part they have played in this Sinclair (Deputy Principal) and John Hill. commercially viable. The Airport had no diffi culty fi nding ACT Chief Minister Jon Stanhope offi cially opens providers had found work for 224 people. Relations, Kevin Andrew, formally launched the 2005 historic construction.” tenants for the buildings, he said. 8 Brindabella Circuit Photo: Paul Sadler jobs campaign at Parliament House on 7 September. I n s id e t h is is s u e o f T h e H u b When launching the campaign at Parliament House Stanhope said Canberra is a community accustomed to “This building will increase staff productivity but more Countering the concerns of some in the North in September, Snow commited the Airport to double At that occasion he said “having a job is not only about fi rsts – being fi rst and coming fi rst, setting an example importantly its total environmental footprint is minimised S U S T A NI NI G C A N B E R R A www.canberraairport the ability to pay bills, it’s also about our dignity and .com.au for others to follow, creating a truly model society. so it doesn’t harm the natural environment,” he said. sense of worth. I encourage all employers to get “Today we celebrate another fi rst – the fi rst Five Star 8 Brindabella Circuit wins the 2005 behind this worthwhile initiative”. Stephen Byron went on to note that the report accredited building to be completed under the Green This is the second time Jon Stanhope has visited Keep Australia Beautiful Sustainable 100 Jobs in 100 Days focuses on fi nding jobs for Canberra community of excessive levels of Star scheme.” the Business Park to celebrate the building’s unique Building Award. back to work parents. construction. In September last year, he joined Maria 8 Brindabella Circuit is a fully tenanted, three story Atkinson, the Executive Director of the Green building was important because: “The results from the building, with 4040 square metres of lettable fl oor Council of Australia, to celebrate the awarding of the S T R O N G S U R G E NI V SI TI O R N U M B E R S aircraft noise, the monitor found that an average 5 Green Stars, an Australian fi rst for commitment to D U R NI G S E P T E M B E R Canberra International Airport sustainable building. A record number of people moved through Canberra International Airport Hackett monitor confirm Canberra Airport’s view during September. of just 1.6 “correlated noise events” per day Issue 16, June 2002 Issue 22, April 2004 Issue 1, April 1999 www.canberraairport on average were above 70 decibels maximum that high levels of aircraft noise are restricted to Issue 30, December 2005.com.au noise exposure. However, of these noise events, areas within the High Noise Corridor, and that current levels of protection to the community in Canberra Airport’s publication, In the very first edition Airport Chairman Terry reporting on everything from the completion of Airservices Australia advise that “72% of these A clear message - no excessive aircraft noise as a North Canberra and elsewhere across Canberra were events with multiple peaks in the noise result of Canberra Airport operations. The Hub, celebrates its 50th Snow welcomed readers to “The Hub, a central the 747 capable main runway, a visit from Air recording which are typical of community noise mean that a curfew will not be required at point of interest.” The publication reports on the Force One and the then US President George events.” Such events might include road traffic, Canberra Airport now or in the future.” edition since its inception back in expansion of Kendall Airlines, welcomes Pilatus Bush, to the completion of the first commercial lawnmowers, or bird noise. available at the Airservices Australia website at: April 1999. Aircraft as a new tenant of Canberra Airport and building in Australia to be awarded the The Noise and Flight Path Monitoring System www.airservicesaustralia.com/projectsservices/ talks about the trial of an ACTION Bus service to prestigious 5 Green Star rating. (NFPMS) reports for Canberra Airport are reports/nfpms/nfpmscanberra.asp. Over one hundred thousand words, four The clear message from the report is that there Canberra Airport, oh how times have changed. hundred stories, fifty editions and ten years of To view this edition or other past editions visit production, The Hub is still Canberra Airport’s And so it has been over the past 10 years, www.canberraairport.com.au/thehub • Meeting rooms; and flagship publication. ESA makes • Office space for ACT Ambulance Service, ACT Fire Brigade, ACT Rural Fire Service, ACT million in reduced airfares and the airline has Melbourne twice daily, and Adelaide four days State Emergency Service and ESA support grown over 50% this year.” per week. Prices start from as low at $39.95 one Fairbairn home areas and executive. Tiger celebrates way. For more information and bookings visit Wednesday 10 June: Minister for Tiger Airway’s have been operating in Canberra www.tigerairways.com. The Airport Managing Director expressed the two million since February 2008 and have direct flights to Police and Emergency Services, need for such a centralised command facility. Simon Corbell, and Airport “This has only been reinforced as we have faced passengers Managing Director, Stephen Byron devastating bushfires across three states, while floods and storms have pounded NSW and Monday 18 May: Tiger Airways turned the official sod for the new Queensland,” he said. ACT Emergency Services Agency Australia celebrated its 2 millionth (ESA) Headquarters at Fairbairn. “This new venture drips with commonsense,” Mr passenger on the TT872 - Adelaide Byron said. “With the sensitivity and importance to Canberra direct service. “The ACT Emergency Services Agency is at the of the Airport from a security and incident point frontline of preparing the community for and of view it is highly appropriate that the ESA is co- The lucky 2 millionth passenger was greeted at responding to emergencies across the Territory,” located here with us, with a significant specialist Adelaide Airport and received a Tiger Airways Mr Corbell said. AFP presence and with the Airport Fire Service. travel voucher for flights to use on any of Tiger Co-ordination, co-operation and communication Airways 18 routes throughout Australia. “This purpose designed and built state-of-the-art will be that much better simply because of the facility will improve the ESA’s ability to deliver ESA’s presence on Airport.” Tiger Airways Australia, Managing Director, first class emergency services to the people of Shelley Roberts, said “It’s fantastic to reach the the ACT,” he said. “The new headquarters building is also part of 2 million passenger milestone in just under the bringing together all of the ESA’s various 18 months of operation in Australia. It goes to The new two storey headquarters building will support facilities currently located across the city show that travellers are embracing our product house: into the one location,” Mr Corbell said. and that we have a sustainable business model. • Emergency triple zero (000) With our continued growth in Australia, the next The three buildings including; the new HQ communications centre; milestone is just around the corner.” facility, vehicle servicing workshops and the • Range of operations and coordination refurbishment of an existing building are Ms Roberts went on to say “Tiger Airways is the Police and Emergency Services Minister, Simon rooms; Corbell and Airport Managing Director, Stephen Byron expected to be complete by June 2010, with fastest growing airline in Australia and since we turning the sod for the new ESA Headquarters. • Media centre; the first lot of staff moving into the refurbished started, Australians have saved more than $60 Tiger Airways making huge headway in just under 18 months of operation. building in December this year.

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